Banif closes branches
Banif Bank will be closing 40 branches in Portugal in the next two years, leading to several staff dismissals. Jorge Tomé, executive president of Banif, did not confirm how many
Medicine and shopping – unusual bedmates!
By MARK RAWCLIFFE – news@algarveresident.com Doctors, clinics and shopping are words not normally associated with one another; certainly not where shopping centres are concerned. This has changed with the launch
New international school to open in Tavira
A new international school is scheduled to open in September in Tavira. The Colégio Santiago Internacional is a private national and international education school for children of all nationalities aged
Portimão Hospital parking fees
Portimão Hospital is set to introduce parking charges at its three car parks this year. A public tender has been launched for the concession of the car parking system. The
Portimão Port under scrutiny
A Parliamentary Committee of Economy and Public Works visited the port of Portimão last week to discuss its potential and current constraints hindering its growth. Members of the committee met
Smash and plough in the western Algarve
By INÊS LOPES – ines.lopes@algarveresident.com A group of cyclists who enjoy riding in the far western Algarve raised concerns about vast areas of land in the Parque Natural do Sudoeste
Unsafe Algarve beaches prepare for summer bathers
By SOPHIE MCCARRICK – sophie.mccarrick@algarveresident.com A total of 75 beaches along the Algarvean coast have been labelled as having dangerous rock formations, following the completion of a winter safety survey.
Exploring azulejos
Algarve History Association (AHA) is hosting a talk by Rachel Barnard on Portuguese azulejos on Monday, May 14 at the Municipal Library of Tavira, from 6pm. Rachel Barnard, a former
New Bridge Club in São Brás
Whether you are an experienced player or just a beginner, there will be Bridge classes and games at all levels available at the São Brás de Alportel Museum starting this
Olympic shuttle
The recent run of good results achieved by Lagoa badminton stars Pedro Martins and Telma Santos have resulted in both players realising their dream of Olympic participation. The Che Lagoense